CVE-2023-51607: (0Day) Kofax Power PDF PNG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024
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Updated

Kofax Power PDF PNG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Kofax Power PDF. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PNG files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-21829.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Kofax Power PDF. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PNG files.The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

ZDI

Affected Software

2 affected components
Kofax Power PDF
Tungstenautomation Power Pdf Windows<5.0.0.17

Event History

May 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:15 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 23, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:14 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51607?

CVE-2023-51607 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-51607?

To fix CVE-2023-51607, update Kofax Power PDF to the latest version released by the vendor.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-51607?

CVE-2023-51607 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that can lead to information disclosure.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-51607?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2023-51607.

5

What software is affected by CVE-2023-51607?

CVE-2023-51607 affects Kofax Power PDF software.

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